Knee pain is one of the top complaints in orthopedic clinics. Patients often say, “My knee feels fine until I go up stairs or walk a lot—then it really hurts!”

This type of pain is often due to:

Why stairs specifically? Stairs put a lot of pressure on your knees—up to 4 times your body weight. If your joint is inflamed, misaligned, or damaged, that pressure causes pain.

What helps?

If it persists for more than a few weeks, it’s time to see a specialist.